How to Pronounce Fever

To pronounce "fever", say FEV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfiːvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfiːvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fever”

"fever" has 2 syllables: fev-er. It rhymes with lever and receiver, if that helps it stick.

What does fever mean?

noun

  1. A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

    “"I have a fever. I think I've the flu."”

  2. (usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.

verb

  1. To put into a fever; to affect with fever.

    “a fevered lip”

  2. To become fevered.

Synonyms

excitationexcitementpassionpyrexiatemperature

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Words that rhyme with fever

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leverreceiverbeaverachieverreavercleaverweaverunderachieversievergrieverbelieverreliever

Related words

feverishnessfebricitypyrexiafebrileaguepestdiseasepestilence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fever"?▾

"Fever" has 2 syllables: fev · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "fever"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fever" is /ˈfiːvə/.

What does "fever" mean?▾

Fever: A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

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